Blueprint
Reading and
Drafting for
Plumbers
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Description: |
Michael A. Joyce |
Proper interpretation of print
drawings requires an individual to possess fundamental knowledge of
drafting techniques.
This book fosters an
understanding of the complex process of accurately creating and
reading shop drawings and blueprints; a vital component for
increasing productivity and minimizing costly installation errors.
Emphasis is given to the importance of project documents, design
intent, and material organization necessary for creating print
drawings that can expedite installations on the job.
Code data, sizing criteria, and
mathematics coverage help enhance the communication process between
a designer and installer. With a focus on the manual drafting skills
that cannot be replaced by computer software, this book fills a void
in the plumbing industry created by the technological advancement of
CAD.
Features:
- basic abbreviations, symbols, architectural
design intent, construction documents, and various drafting
techniques are training tools for any company, organization,
school, or individual involved in installing, servicing, or
teaching the plumbing trade
- state-of-the-art content includes basic
drainage waste and vent (DWV) segments, as well as riser diagram
creation
- miscellaneous code regulations,
mathematical tables, and plumbing formulas required to create shop
drawings are highlighted
- pipe offset, tank capacity, and trench
volume formulas are included to expedite a shop drawing creation
- all lessons relate directly to important
information required to be professional and productive on the job
Contents:
Mathematical Tables, Blueprint Symbols
and Abbreviations
Tools of the Trade
Offset and Capacity Formulas
Related Trades
Isometric Introduction
Fabrication Details
Riser Diagrams
Lesson Overview
256 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.
About
the Author:
Michael A. Joyce is a Class 1 licensed
plumbing contractor in North Carolina, with 29 years of plumbing
experience in commercial, industrial, and residential installations and
repairs.
He has authored several plumbing books and teaches a
variety of plumbing seminars and classes throughout the country,
including the United States Pentagon and New York City hospitals.
Currently the President of Joyce Company, Inc., Mr. Joyce is also the
owner of the Plumbing Education Station.
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